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Show Here's the Church, and Here's the Steeple ... A ymr ,.., ?' C ' 1! ( 1 ' ' ... J : i " : l , ' ',"' ,! . ""1 " . i - I ' V' ... K, :. ! ' j frr- - 'J 1i:--n : .J 1 : . iL - - t a ,:J - , - January 10 a new steeple was placed on the Delta First ward church house, that is under construction. Work started two days before that to place the steeple, but it was found that an extension would have to be made on the boom. When this was done it was quickly put in place with the crane belong-ing to Johnny Nutsch, with Med Hawley operating it. The steeple is of metal fac-ing with a marbelized finish. On top is a copper dome that is surmounted by a long spire' that was put in place after the picture was taken. The old bell from the present First ward will be put inside. Glass windows will b put in the cut outs of the steeple. The addition to the church was made in Salt Lake City at a cost of $2200, and it sets the new building off in fine style. , Volume 41 Number 29 Delta, Utah, Thursday, January 18, 1951 $3.50 a Year in Advance Final Rites Held Vednesday For Lane S. Shurtz r " " - ' 4. ... ij v j: ! i i LANE S. SHURTZ Funeral services for Lance Spen-cer Shurtz, 28, Sugarville farmer who was killed Jan. 6 when his tractor overturned on him, were conducted in Delta First ward on Wednesday afternoon. Bishop Har-old Jensen of Sugarville ward, of which Mr. Shurtz was a member,-presided- . The services opened with a vocal solo, "Face to Face", by Ladd R. Cropper, with Mrs. Cropper as ac-companist. Romulus Shields offer-ed the opening prayer. The Sugarville double quartet, Mary Abbott, Kathleen Poulson, Maurine Jensen, Verla Jensen, Roy Losee, Carl Oliver, Robert Jensen and Melvin Memmott, sang "In the Garden", with piano accom-paniment by Eva Dean Moody. George Jenson, Ronald Jensen and Bishop Jensen, o'f Sugarville, and Arthur King, of Provo were speakers, and paid tribute to Lane Shurtz as a young man of the fin-est character. He had high prin-ciples and was a valued member of his community, active in church and civic affairs. Other musical numbers were a vocal solo by Thurman Moody, "I Walked Today Where Jesus Wal ked", with Mrs. Moody as pianist, and a duet, "Sometime We'll Un-derstand", by Roy Losee and Carl Oliver. The services closed with prayer by Glen Losee. Burial was in the Delta city cemetery, under direction of L. N. Nickle and sons. The grave was dedicated by June W. Black, presi-dent of Deseret stake. To Be Inducted January 22nd Seven young men from Millard county will be inducted into the military service Jan. 22, 1951. They are Jed A. Johnson, Melvin Robi-so- n, Fillmore; Henry S. Crosland, Holden; William Conk, Deseret; Charles D. Jensen, Raymond J. Clark, Delta, and Leo B. Theobald, Hinckley. Hillman Davies, Clerk, LB 14, Fillmore, Utah Reportel For Physicals The following men were ordered to report for physical examinations on January 16, 1951: Austin R. Johnson, Riley McKee, Holden; DeLynn Nielson, Calvin J. Dutson, Richard L. Finlinson, Mel-ville Dutson, Oak City. Byron Willden, Scipio; Grant A. Crane, Joseph M. Moody, Ronald W. Jensen, Glen S. Gardner, Ralph M. Ross, Delta. Thayne Robinson, Fillmore, John W. Manis, Hinckley, and McKay Fikyavit, Kanosh. Ralph Ross enlisted in the U. S. Navy, and left Delta Jan. 3. He is now in training at Great Lakes, 111. March Of Dimes Now Under Vay Across Nation The annual March of Dimes, fund campaign for infant paraly-sis, opened Monday, Jan. 15, throughout the nation and contin-ues through Jan. 31. Every citizen is asked to contri-bute generously to the March of Dimes, for every coin counts in the vast program necessary for the care of polio victims. "Iron Lungs" coin containers are being placed in local business houses, ready for dimes and more dimes. And every household and business house will be called upon to make a contribution. The west Millard drive is headed by Wm. J. Starley, and a commit-tee of June Reid, Irene Little, Dalley and Reva Bliss. Chair-men will be selected in each com-munity to gather contributions. An educational campaign on polio, symptoms and care, and how to avoid it, will be conduc-ted in the schools. Business houses schools and the theatre are all cooperating in putting the drive over. Lend a helping hand to victims of polio by taking part in the March of Dimes. Oak City Youth Dies Sunday; Rites Wednesday Neil William Lovell, 21, son of Reed and Zella Nielson Lovell, of Oak City, died early Sunday at the family home after a lingering illness. He was an elder In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da- y Saints and had been in the Tahitian mis-sion ten months. He served as mis-sion secretary until he became ill and returned home Sept. 1, 1950. - Elder, LoveU was born in Oak City, Sept. 6, 1929, and attended school there. He was graduated from Delta high school and had attended USAC at Logan, and Dix- - ie College, at St. George. He was an Eagle Scout and had served as Scout Master in Oak City ward. He had a pleasing per-sonality and was highly thought of by a wide circle of friends who mourn the loss of the promising young man. Surviving are his parents, of Oak City, two brothers, Elder Merton N. Lovell, now serving in the LDS Canadian mission, and Bruce R. Lovell, and a sister, Merlene Lov-ell, of Oak City. Funeral services were held Wed-nesday at 1 p. m. in Oak City ward chapel, conducted by Bishop Burn-i- s L. Finlinson. Burial was in the Oak City cemetery, under direction of L. N. Nickle and sons. Charles E. Lewis Dies at Callao; Rites on Monday Charles Ephraim Lewis, 36, well-know- n rancher and stockman at Callao, died suddenly at his home Friday, Jan. 12, apparently of a heart attack. Mr. Lewis had been a frequent visitor in Delta, where he did a large part of his trading for his home and ranch supplies. He was born in Ibapah, July 4, 1913, a son of Ephraim and Vic-toria Stewart Lewis. The greater part of his life had been lived at Callao, where he was a leading figure in the community li'jPe. His advice was sought by many who esteemed him as a man of integ-rity and sound judgmnt, and he is remembered as one who always gave a helping hand where it was needed. He is survived by his wife, Ethel D. Henriod Lewis, a daughter, Mar-jori- e, 14, and a son, Wayne 13, of Callao; his mother, at Callao, and four sister.s Mrs. Cora Sabey, Mrs. Merna Lee and Mrs. Leah Lee, of Callao, and Mrs. Donna Mixfield, Richfield. Funeral services were held at Callao at 12 o'clock noon Monday, by David C. Bagley, president of the Callao branch of Deseret stake Burial was in the cemetery at Iba-pah, under the direction of L. N. Nickle and sons. Attending the services from Del-ta were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Starley Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Creed, Clayton Stapley, Mrs. M. M. Stapley, Mrs. Frank Wood, Leigh Maxfield, Max Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Skinner and Bert Sanford. Stake Quarterly Conference Date Deseret stake quarterly confer-ence will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3 and 4, according to June W. Black, stake president. Further announcement of the Ses-sions will be made later. Delta Scores 40 Hinckley, 33, En League Game Delta racked up another victory in league basketball with a score of 40 over Hinckley's 33 in the tilt Friday night Delta was ahead in each quarter, with an starter. High man for the Delta Rabbits was Fullmer with 12 points, fol-lowed by Snow with 11, and What-cot- t, 10. Hardy led the Hinckley team' with 11 points, Stewart 7, and Bliss 6. Next game is Friday night, Jan. 19, at Delta, with Delta and Mil-for- d playing. Milford was victor-ious in their game last Friday, win ning over Millard "with a score of 31 to 29. Mobile Chest X-R-ay Unit Comes Next Week Citizens of West Millard coun-ty will have an opportunity of a free chest The unit will be in Hinckley on Wednesday, Jan. 24th. In Delta on Thursday, Jan. 25th, Friday, Jan. 26th, and Sat. Jan. 27th. The purpose is to find cases of tuberculosis, heart diseases and other lung and chest deformities. Applicants for chest X-r- are not required to disrobe to the waist. Just give your name and address to the hostess and stand before the X-r- machine. Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at the Delta high school at 7:30 p.m. a meeting will be held to formulate plans and all organizations and individuals interested in public health problems are invited to take part in this planning. Don't miss your opportunity to join with us in planning for your health. Reseret Ward Reunion Jan. 27 Deseret ward will hold their an-nual reunion on Saturday, Jan. 27. The event will also be a home-coming, and all former members of the ward are invited to attend. Jerold Bennett is general chair-man for the celebration, which will open with a program at noon, followed by a chicken' dinner. A dance at night will conclude the entertainment. West Millard Young Farmers Elect Heads The West Millard Young Farmer Chapter held election of officers for 1951 on Jan. 11, at p. m. Eugene Sanford was elected presi-dent, Chester Corbett, vice presi-dent, Paul Cahoon, secretary, Deon Gillen , treasurer, .and Stanley Erickson, reporter. Otis Walch, of the Commercial Bank of Utah, Delta office, gave an interesting talk on banking at the meeting. Pres. Sanford left for Logan Jan. 15 to attend a two-wee- k short course given to promote leader-ship for the Young Farmers. The West Millard Young- Farmer Chapter will be host for the area Young Farmer speech meet, which will be held Jan. 31, at 1 p. m. Eugene Sanford will be the con-testant for the local chapter. The same day there will be a Young Farmer from the area pick-ed as Young Farmer of the Year. Also a chapter will be picked as Young Farmer Chapter ol! the Year. Award winners of the contest will compete in the state meet at the time of the state convent-ion, which will be held at Salt Lake City Feb. 9 and 10 in the Newhouse Hotel. This area consists of Millard and Beaver counties. Manhattan Magic In Dance Revue Comes Jan. 27 TT7! - Rehearsals entered the final stage Saturday for Manhattan Magic, the Lowe Dance Studios revue which will be presented at the Delta high School Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 27. Featuring pupils of the Lowe Studios 'from the Delta area, St. George, Cedar City and Fillmore, the production presents a wide variety of dance numbers. WHO'S WHO? ? :,y. if? v I Ml: ,: I : idly Yes sir, every one of the three was born and raised right in west Millard. And if you lived in the neighborhood you very likely heard them practising on that pi-ano. They were born on a farm, and the oldest sister used to ride horse back to and from school several miles each day, until she was grad uated from the eighth grade. The young two didn't have quite such a rugged existence. Their parents were old timers on the flat, and their grandpar-ents were pioneers and that means around Deseret. Don't look for these children there now, though, as they have scattered. One lives in Delta, where time is well taken up with various civic and church duties. One lives in sunny California, and one lives al-most 100 miles north of Delta. All three are now parents, and one is now a grandparent. Another has three little boys, but no dau-ghters yet. One has a son on an LDS mission in Europe. Don't let the top of that piano distract you. The clock said 20 minutes to 9, and the round pic-tures are of grandparents, we bet. And since the girls have grown up they have discovered beauty salons, so no more is their hair straggling down straight. Farm Salute Featured In Coming Week To make sure, that every man, woman and child in Millard coun-ty will be able to take part in the "We Salute American Agriculture" program under the sponsorship, of Curtis Motor Co., a series of inv-itational meetings have been ar-ranged. At each of these meetings those in attendance will have an oppor-tunity to see the technicolor mo-tion picture, "Waves of Green." The film tells a story o'f American farm progress that dates back to 1862 when Congress passed the Morrill Act providing for at least one institution in each state to furnish higher education in agri-culture and industry. The film will be shown locally three times. On Thursday, Jan. 25, there will be open house all day at Curtis Motor.. Co., with a show at 2 p.m. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, there will be a showing at the Delta high school for the students only, at 11:45 a.m. At 1:15 p.m. the same day, the show will be given to the Hinckley high school student body. Complimentary tickets may be obtained by phoning, writing or calling upon the Curtis Motor Co. Sugarville MIA Party Planned For Servicemen Sugarville ward MIA are spon-sors of a party Saturday night, at 8:30 p. m. in the Sugarville hall, to honor Raymond J. Clark and Charles Dee Jensen, who enter the military service Jan. 22. There will be a program and dancing. Everyone is lrtvited to at-tend. Mr. Clark is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Clark, and Mr. Jensen is a son of Mrs. Tressa Jen6en, all of Sugarville. DUP Readies County History For Deadline Millard county history, being readied for publication by Daugh-ters of Utah Pioneers, is nearing completion. All material is to be in Fillmore Jan. 31 to meet with the publishers. If any business, civic, church or school organization wishes an ar-ticle in the book they are urged to get the information to Mrs. Sebrina Ekins, Hinckley, immedi-ately. Mrs. Ekins is editing the material that has 'been handed in for west Millard. Any pictures de-sired in are to be handed to Mrs. Josie Walker, Sutherland. Gasoline Flame Burns Delta Lad On Hands And Leg Wallace Stephenson, 17, son of Mrs. Lucille Stephenson of Delta, received first and second degree burns in an accident Sunday night when gasoline on his clothing burst into flames. The young man was working at the Melvin Beckstead service station in Delta, and in filling the gas tank on a customer's car had spilled gasoline on the front of his clothing. It was about 9 o'clock and as he would be off shift at 10, ( Wallie didn't bother about a change of clothing. He swept up some trash about the station, and opened the stove door to throw it in, when his gas-soak-clothes burst into flames. He was alone and having nothing at hand to smother the flames he beat them out with his hands and doused himself with water. The palms of his hands were badly burned, one leg was burned from the hip to the knee, and the other leg was spotted. He was able to walk about by Tuesday, al-though limping, and expects to re-turn to Delta high school this week Stock Raisers Travel To Denver Show Livestock men from Delta, Nephi Payson, Spanish Fork and Heber are attending the Denver Livestock show this week. Forty departed by bus Sunday 'from Spanish Fork, and others made the trip by train or car. The Commercial Bank of Utah sponsored the trip for the Utah group, with P. P. Thomas, presid-ent, and his son, Max Thomas, general chairman of arrangements for the tour. The tour is encouraged because educational features of the show and to encourage production of better livestock.' Max Thomas, Vice president of Commercial Bank of Utah, was general chairman of arrangements, and with his wife accompanied the livestock men to Denver. Two months ago officials of the bank, directed by Mr. Thomas, neg otiated for tickets for the men who planned to attend. The tick-ets were gifts from the bank. Making the trip from this area were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Peter-sen, Dale Pearson, Darrell Christ-ense- Delta, and Cluff Talbot, Wayne Petersen and Blaine Spend-lov- e, Hinckley. Auto Licensing At CoMiity Office Auto Tax Clearance receipts may be got at the county offices in Delta for those living in the Delta area between the office hours of 9 a. m. and .12 noon, and 1 to 5 p. m. Monday through Fridays in-clusive, and on Saturdays between 9 a. m. and 12 noon. Car owners are urged to obtain applications papers for licenses and clear their car tax before the day of selling licenses in Delta, to save time and confusion on the sale day. For special convenience of those in the Delta area, the assessor will be in the County Office on Thurs-day evenings, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, and Feb. 1, from 7:30 to 9 p. m. Auto tax clearance for the sur-rounding areas will be cleared by their own local assessors. Garden Club Has Elections At Dinner Meeting The Delta Garden Club was en-tertained Monday evening at a din ner party at the home of Mrs. Golden Black, with Mrs. Black, Mrs lone Dalley, Mrs. Jean Johnson and Mrs. Lola Dalton as hostesses, Twenty-fiv- e members were pre -- sent. In a short business session, new officers were elected, with Mrs. Angie Warner a president, and Mrs Loa Black as vice president. Mrs. Martha Adams and Mrs. Eddys Barben were retained on the Rose Garden committee. Mrs. Wanda Beckwith is reporter. A skit written by Mrs. Hazel Gronning, depicting Judy Canova and family, was given, dramatized by Mrs. Gronning and Mrs. Zola Bunker. Boyd Murray, of the Soil Con-servation Service, made a talk ofl the preparation of soil for plan-ting and use of organic matter for fertilization. Delta Canal Co. 3Ieets to Elect Stockholders of the Delta Canal company met at Sutherland on Tuesday, Jan. 16, for one of the largest meetings in years. It was the first tim in four years that a quorum was present. At Tues-day's meeting 75 o'f the stock was present. , In the election held, LeRoy B. Smith was as president, Leslie Porter, vice pres-ident, and Cutler Henrie Two new directors, Rufus B. Clark and Oz Johnson, were elected to succeed Marvin J. Moody and Her-man Munster. Leadership Meet Set Jan. 22 Stake MIA Leadership meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p. m. in the Delta high school. Special instruction will be given concerning a two-stak- e MIA con-vention to be held' in Fillmore on Feb. 14. Mrs. Olive Brackett, from Los Angeles, is visiting in Delta with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins. |